FORCE MAJEURE: WHAT HAS THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEARNED FROM THE PANDEMIC?

(Philadelphia, PA)   Until Covid-19, the force majeure clause in construction contracts was largely perfunctory.  The clause was designed to relieve the parties of some or all contractual obligations due to an unanticipated disruptive event that is out of the control of the parties, such as a war or natural disaster.  Composed mostly of “boilerplate” wording, […] The post <strong>FORCE MAJEURE: WHAT HAS THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEARNED FROM THE PANDEMIC?</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Force majeure in construction: Protecting your projects from unforeseen events by investing on preparation

Force majeure refers to extraordinary, unusual, unforeseen events that surpass the practical control of an individual or a group to a contract that prevents a party from fulfilling an obligation or obligations under that contract. The post Force majeure in construction: Protecting your projects from unforeseen events by investing on preparation appeared first on LetsBuild.

Private Sector Contract and Force Majeure Webinar

On 13 July 2021, the CIF in conjunction with Engineers Ireland and SCSI hosted a webinar on “Private Sector Contract and Force Majeure”. The Private Sector Contract for Building and Engineering Works Designed by… The post Private Sector Contract and Force Majeure Webinar appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Is force majeure a “get out of jail” card for contract disputes?

Adrian Aston, head of dispute resolution at Naismiths, examines what force majeure is, why so many disputes are focused on it this year and what it means for both suppliers and clients. The post Is force majeure a “get out of jail” card for contract disputes? appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

HKA - CRUX Insight 4th Annual Report - Operating in uncertain times, A regional analysis of claims and dispute causation, Oct 2021

HKA's CRUX Insight Report 2021 identifies and analyses the principal causes of claims and disputes. It offers actionable insight and suggestions to help owners, contractors and the supply chain navigate the risks and minimise or avoid the problems highlighted The findings from this – the fourth annual CRUX Insight report – are based upon investigations of more than 1,400 projects in 94 countries. Combined, they represent a total capital expenditure of over US$2 trillion

Metroun - Force Majeure in Construction - Is Covid-19 a Force Majeure Event, 12012022

The construction industry (and many surveyors) have had to deal with the contractual implications of COVID-19 which has dictated new ways of working. This video animation highlights that 'force majeure' only applies if there is a force majeure clause in the contract – it is not a general legal principle of universal application. Also, many JCT contracts contain a force majeure provision, whereas NEC contracts contain the equivalent of a force majeure regime

Building Magazine, CLC - Ukraine papers, March 2022

Attached are a few Building Magazine articles about how the Ukraine war can or has affected supply of materials, causing disruption, time delays and cost increases. Sanctions are also impacting supplies. Force Majeure can or has been cited although mitigation measures should be explored. The CLC paper recommends all parties collaborate to avoid the risk of damage to industry capacity and capability: Benefits of collaborating are outlined for existing and future projects

Association for Project Management - What to do when things go wrong, Basic contract law for project managers, Part 3, 09112021

Basic Contract Law for project managers webinar series This third webinar tackles the issue of what to do when things go wrong or the unexpected happens. It covers the breakdown in performance; frustration and force majeure; resolving disputes; and finished by bringing it all together.

Gleeds - Disruption Claims Forum HD 720, 25032021

This webinar highlights a number of questions about claims under a construction contract as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic with views provided by Alex Johnson and Craig Beeson

Does anyone have any 'model' definitions for Force Majeure they could share?